At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
What will you be doing?
As an Associate Director you will have overall responsibility for a group of clients, with excellent technical expertise in your field. You will lead and manage the relationship with clients, with the aim of developing new business from your current client base and beyond as well as contributing to management of staff members.
Due to recent growth, we are looking for candidates to be based in either Manchester, Leeds or Harrogate, with the requirement to be in the office to collaborate with colleagues three times a week.
As an Associate Director, your responsibilities will include:
To be successful in this role, you should:
Professional Qualifications and Education
Key Competencies
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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